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FREE Life in the UK Test 1

The Life in the UK Test is a mandatory exam for those seeking permanent settlement or naturalization in the United Kingdom. The test is designed to evaluate an applicant's knowledge of British customs, history, and culture, including topics such as government, society, and traditions. The test is conducted in English and consists of 24 multiple-choice questions. Applicants must score at least 75% to pass the test, and they have 45 minutes to complete it. The test is an important step for those wishing to become British citizens and is aimed at ensuring that new citizens have a good understanding of British values and culture.
24 exam-like questions
18 correct answers to pass
75% Passing score
45 minutes to complete
Based on 2025 Official Book
18 Minimum age to apply

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When is Boxing Day celebrated?

1

When is Boxing Day celebrated?

31st October
26th December
24th December
01st January
2

Who is the patron Saint of England?

St George
St Patrick
St David
St Andrew
3

Where is Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park located?

England
Wales
Scotland
Northern Ireland
4

Wales has its own established church.

True
False
5

What stories are associated with Geoffrey Chaucer?

The Cambridge Tales
The Eastbourne Tales
The Canterbury Tales
The London Tales
6

What is the name of the holiday when banks and many other businesses are closed for the day?

Credit Holidays
Branch Holidays
Bank Holidays
Business Holidays
7

Why were women given the right to vote?

In recognition of the contribution women made to the war effort during the First World War
In recognition of the contribution women made to the war effort during the Second World War
In recognition of the contribution women made to the war effort during the Crimean War
In recognition of the contribution women made to the war effort during the Civil War
8

What do you need to drive in the UK?

An ‘L’ plate
A National Insurance Number
A valid driving licence
An ‘R’ plate
9

Where does “the Fringe” festival take place?

Fraserburgh
Edinburgh
Inverness
St Andrews
10

How many members does the Welsh government have?

150
120
90
60
11

The names or photographs of young people found guilty of a crime can be published in newspapers or used by the media.

True
False
12

What was Edward Elgar famous for?

He was a musician
He was a tennis player
He was a comedian
He was an actor
13

Which of the following is not a British banknote?

£50
£25
£20
£5
14

Where does the Scottish Grand National take place?

Fife
Edinburgh
Ayr
St Andrews
15

When did the UK join the EU?

In 1957
In 1973
In 1975
In 1964
16

During the reign of Elizabeth I, a large fleet of ships was sent to England to conquer the country and to restore Catholicism, where did this fleet come from?

France
Portugal
Spain
Italy
17

What did the Habeas Corpus Act introduce?

That every prisoner has a right to a court hearing
A salary for members of Parliament (MPs)
Financial help for the unemployed, old-age pensions and free school meals
Measures to improve the conditions of workers
18

What did Emmeline Pankhurst fight for?

The right to liberty and security
The right for women to vote
Freedom of expression
The right to a fair trial
19

What is “the Proms”?

An annual event that gives awards in a range of categories, such as best British group and best British solo artist
An annual cultural festival which includes music, dance, art and original performances largely in Welsh
An eight-week summer season of daily orchestral classical music concerts
Light-hearted plays with music and comedy
20

What was Isaac Newton known for?

The discovery of insulin
The discovery of gravity
The discovery of penicillin
The discovery of steam power
21

When did the WWI come to an end?

In 1922
In 1918
In 1945
In 1943
22

Who built a wall in the north of England to keep out the Picts (ancestors of the Scottish people)?

Boudicca
Emperor Hadrian
Emperor Claudius
Julius Caesar
23

Which two universities participate in an annual rowing race that takes place on the River Thames?

The University of Oxford
The University of Cambridge
The University of Manchester
The University of Warwick
24

Does Britain have a written constitution?

Yes
No
Or